Section 2481 - Informal Conference(a) In addition to requesting a hearing provided for in subdivision (b)(4) of Section 125.9 of the Code, the person cited may, within ten (10) days after service of the citation, notify the executive officer in writing of the cited person's request for an informal conference with the executive officer regarding the acts charged in the citation. The time allowed for the request shall begin the first day after the citation has been served.(b) The executive officer may, at their discretion and depending on the facts of the case, hold an informal conference with the person cited or their legal counsel or authorized representative within 30 days from the receipt of the request. At the conclusion of the informal conference, the executive officer may affirm, modify, or dismiss the citation, including any fine levied or order of abatement issued. The executive officer shall state in writing the reasons for their action and serve or mail, as provided in subsection (e) of Section 2480, a copy of the executive officer's findings and decision to the person cited within ten (10) days after the date of the informal conference. This decision shall be deemed to be a final order with regard to the citation issued, including the fine levied and the order of abatement.(c) The person cited does not waive their request for a hearing to contest a citation by requesting an informal conference after which the citation is affirmed by the executive officer. If the citation is dismissed after the informal conference, the request for a hearing on the matter of the citation shall be deemed to be withdrawn. If the citation, including any fine levied or order of abatement, is modified, the citation originally issued shall be considered withdrawn and a new citation issued. If a hearing is requested for a subsequent citation, it shall be requested within 30 days in accordance with subdivision (b)(4) of Section 125.9 of the Code.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2481
Note: Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 8007 and 8047, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 125.9, Business and Professions Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 125.95, 8007 and 8047, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 125.9 and 125.95, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 12-12-91; operative 1-13-92 (Register 92, No. 9).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and NOTE filed 11-26-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 48).